Hdd Roughnecks

**About Us**: The Crossing Company, a proud subsidiary of The Crossing Group, is one of Canada’s leading providers of underground construction services, specializing in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD). We are a growth-oriented organization committed to empowering our employees through skill development in technical, teamwork, and leadership areas, paving the way for advancement into challenging roles within the company.

**Role Overview**: Join our dedicated team as a Horizontal Directional Drilling Crew Member, where you will play a vital role in supporting our operations on the drilling rig. Your responsibilities will include handling both light and heavy construction equipment, maintaining the readiness and cleanliness of our drilling equipment and worksite, and assisting in the maintenance and operation of auxiliary equipment. Working outdoors in diverse rural settings, you will benefit from a structured mentorship and training program to enhance your skills.

**What We’re Looking For**:

- **Initiative and Adaptability**: You can follow specific instructions while also taking the initiative to achieve goals.
- **Outdoor Enthusiast**: You enjoy working outdoors in various weather conditions and rural settings.
- **Mechanical Interest**: You have a passion for machinery and equipment, including maintenance and operation.
- **Team Player**: You thrive in a collaborative small team environment, actively participating in planning and executing tasks.
- **Safety-Focused Learner**: You are eager to learn and committed to balancing quality work with safety.
- **Shift Flexibility**: You are open to working 12-hour shifts, both day and night, in a rotational environment.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide manual labor and ground support for loading/unloading equipment and materials, including rigging and hoisting.
- Assist in moving equipment and materials around the worksite.
- Position and set up drilling rigs and auxiliary equipment.
- Maintain a clean and organized worksite, ensuring equipment and materials are orderly.
- Conduct routine maintenance on drilling and auxiliary equipment.
- Assist in the adjustment and repair of drilling equipment.
- Prepare drill pipe, tubulars, and downhole tools for use.
- Monitor and maintain fuel levels in equipment and water levels in tanks.
- Use hand tools and small power tools as needed.
- Operate a light motor vehicle (crew truck) when required.

**What You’ll Need**:

- Previous experience on an HDD construction crew is an asset, but we are open to equivalent experience.
- Strong listening and communication skills.
- A commitment to safety for yourself and your team.
- Ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Physically fit and capable of performing labor-intensive tasks in various outdoor conditions.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is an asset.
- Relevant Safety Tickets: Standard/Intermediate First Aid, H2S Alive, Global Ground Disturbance, PCST.
- Willingness to travel to job sites across Canada (AB, BC, SK, etc.).
- Ability to successfully pass pre-employment and periodic drug and alcohol testing.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive wages based on role and experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Accommodations for remote projects, including a living allowance.
- A work environment where safety is our top priority.
- Provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Opportunities for skill development and advancement into senior roles.

Note: This position involves working in challenging outdoor environments and may require travel to various job sites. The ability to adapt to changing conditions and follow instructions is essential.

**Licenses & Certifications**: Required
- Standard First Aid
- H2S Alive

Preferred
- Pipeline Const. Safety Tr
- Driver's License
- Fall Protection Awareness
- WHMIS 2015
- Ground Disturbance II

**Behaviors**: Preferred
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

**Motivations**: Preferred
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
- Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility